searching
Translation
thorough, penetrating, examining closely
Examples
She gave him a searching look.
She gave him a searching look.
He asked some searching questions.
He asked some searching questions.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ~ noun)) used before a noun to describe it as thorough or penetrating She gave him a searching look.
Similar Words
Synonyms: probing, penetrating, inquisitive, thorough
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'to search'. It carries the idea of actively looking into something deeply.
Memory Tips
Imagine a look that is 'searching' for the truth inside you.